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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1999
Page
4
Families who have not seen each other through the year plan to reunite for the season as editors reflect on public sentiment and the delicate balance of political discourse during a holiday pause.
A pastor urges replacing Y2K fear with vision for a hopeful future. He emphasizes Jesus Christ as the sole hope, warns that lack of vision leads to chaos, and calls churches schools and businesses to unite in a millennial vision for growth and resilience.
In a positive meeting at Shafter, attendees heard updates on current and upcoming projects. The downtown area was praised as alive, with plans to expand Angelic De signs at 237 Central Avenue and a continuing business improvement initiative. The chamber urged public involvement, volunteering, and upcoming events including a Dec 4 Community Chest tour and a Dec 10 luncheon at Spencer's Restaurant.
A 767 went down after departing New York with 217 aboard. US authorities and experts point to deliberate actions by the co-pilot, including turning off auto pilots and a fatal dive into the Atlantic. Cockpit recordings reportedly include Muslim prayers before the crash. The incident spurs debate over accountability, aviation safety, and diplomatic sensitivities.
A column argues big business favors China for access to its market, while criticizing political leaders and lobbyists for delaying Taiwan security legislation. It notes past efforts to back Taiwan and accuses party figures of courting Beijing for financial reasons. The piece frames capitalism colliding with geopolitics as lawmakers move slowly on the Taiwan Security Act.
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